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    Water Lantern Festival

    While they're called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, floating lanterns, water fest, or Chinese lanterns - only Water Lantern Festival allows you to Light The Water in a way you'll never forget. Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns as the soft lights reflect upon the water.  Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 4 p.m., with launch from 7-8 p.m. Design your own lantern, and send your own well wishes aglow across the lake. Food trucks will be on-site, along with music and fun.  For more details, visit Water Lantern Festival Info

  • Out Of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Community walk for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise money for research, education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

  • Florida Inline Skating Marathon

    Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

    Florida Inline Skating Marathon: Whether you consider yourself a pro or just enjoy skating in your free time, the Florida Inline Skating Marathon welcomes skaters of all ages and skill levels! For more information and to register, visit Florida Inline Skating Marathon NOTE: There will be traffic changes around the park for this event.

  • Trick Or Treat On The Lake Presented by Oak & Stone

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Join us for a spook-tacular evening of trick-or-treating fun the whole family will enjoy! Presented by Oak & Stone. 
    Thank you to our Gold event sponsor, Alpha Law Group - a firm of caliber, virtue and values and silver sponsor, Meadows Dental Associates

  • Walk To End Alzheimers

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Across the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Event begins at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m.

  • Robot X Challenge 2024

    Ahoy explorers! It's time to take maritime robotics and autonomy to the next level. Let us introduce you to the Maritime RobotX Challenge. The Maritime RobotX Challenge is an international competition designed to foster student interest in autonomous robotic systems operating in the maritime domain, with an emphasis on the science and engineering of cooperative autonomy. This competition facilitates the building of international relationships between students, academic institutions, and industry partners. Join us at NBP to watch these inventors put their creations into high gear on the water!

  • Tidewell Foundation Remembrance Walk 2024

    Celebrate the memory of a loved one and help support the many free services the Tidewell Foundation funds at the second annual Remembrance Walk presented by Acrisure. Music, fundraising awards, a Full Life Fair, opportunities to honor the memory of someone special, and more!   Registration is at 8am, walk begins at 9am.

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    Santa’s 8th annual Grand Arrival Parade at UTC

    The holiday season will officially kick off at University Town Center on Saturday, November 9th with UTC's annual Santa's Grand Arrival parade down N Cattlemen Rd. Local schools, clubs and businesses are invited to join Santa Claus for a merry celebration that will feature a spectacular light show, a dazzling fireworks display, live entertainment and more! Nathan Benderson Park will be participating. Join us for the all the holiday magic! Stop by to check out the parade and see our float.

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    2024 ICF Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) World Championship

    Regatta Island 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) athletes and enthusiasts – Looking to challenge yourself and battle competitors from ALL OVER THE GLOBE on a world-class aquatics course?  Join us at Nathan Benderson Park for the ICF Stand Up Paddleboard World Championship, Nov 19-24, 2024. Looking for a fun and less competitive option? Register for the Recreation Race on Nov. 23.

  • NBP Vacation Camp – November

      ALL AROUND NBP CAMP – AGES 6-13 Dive into a world of water sports including kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and fishing. This camp focuses on water safety, wildlife education, and hands-on learning. Campers will receive on-land instruction and personal flotation devices for all water activities. Camp runs 8:00am-4:00pm. Early drop-off at 7am is available for an additional fee. Pick up is 4:00-5:30pm. Space is limited. Register for your sessions now!

  • Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix

    Join nearly 4,000 of your closest friends Thanksgiving morning for the fifth annual Florida Turkey Trot Presented By Publix! The 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m., with the Kids Dash at 7:15 a.m. This event brings runners, joggers and walkers from across the Suncoast and beyond for what's become a new Thanksgiving tradition. All participants receive a finisher medal and race shirt, as well as food and drink at the after-race party. This event is a partnership of Fit2Run, The Runners Superstore, and the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, and benefits the Conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation. The Big Bill Foundation is named for former NBP Conservancy board chairman and legendary area businessman Bill Robinson, who began Fit2Run with his son, Parks.

  • Last Paddler Standing

    Last Paddler Standing is an endurance SUP race. Unlike any other paddle race in the world, Last Paddler Standing is a race of stamina and strategy. Racers will paddle a 3.33-mile loop course, starting and finishing the loop within a one-hour period. The next loop will begin on the hour and the race goes until only one paddler is left standing. At the 48-hour mark, the length of the loop will be increased. Do you have what it takes to be the Last Paddler Standing? This is a SUP-only race. Paddlers must use a single blade, no double blades allowed. Boards cannot be hybrid sit on top. Prone is allowed but you must have a paddle on the board with you at all times. This race is designed to challenge your endurance, stamina, and strategic thinking. It's not solely about speed, so don't select your SUP based on that. The race will start on Saturday, Nov 30 at 9:00 AM. The race will go until there's one finisher. The race is timed with each loop starting on the hour, every hour. Racers must be at the starting line within 10 seconds of the top of the hour. Racers must complete […]